Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

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Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

What a ‘super’ El Niño might mean for India’s monsoon, Pg12

NOAA confirms 'super' El Niño likely, threatening India's monsoon amidst 35% June rainfall deficit, raising drought concerns for food and fiscal planning.

21 Jun, 2026

What a ‘super’ El Niño might mean for India’s monsoon, Pg12

NOAA confirms 'super' El Niño likely, threatening India's monsoon amidst 35% June rainfall deficit, raising drought concerns for food and fiscal planning.

21 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

13 Jun, 2026

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.

13 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

11 Jun, 2026

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.

11 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Earth's outer core witnesses dramatic shift as molten iron flow reverses direction under Pacific Ocean, impacting magnetic field.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

25 May, 2026

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Earth's outer core witnesses dramatic shift as molten iron flow reverses direction under Pacific Ocean, impacting magnetic field.

25 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

12 May, 2026

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.

12 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Earth's homogeneous accretion confirmed: Study reveals planet formed almost exclusively from inner solar system materials, simplifying planet formation theories.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

11 May, 2026

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Earth's homogeneous accretion confirmed: Study reveals planet formed almost exclusively from inner solar system materials, simplifying planet formation theories.

11 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Apr, 2026

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

16 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Apr, 2026

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.

11 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

7 Apr, 2026

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.

7 Apr, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Mar, 2026

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.

26 Mar, 2026

Architecture Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven, PgII

Dwarka Basin fossil discoveries reveal warm, nutrient-rich Miocene epoch, boosting understanding of ancient marine environments and biodiversity of western India.

Architecture Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Distribution of Key Natural Resources

25 Mar, 2026

Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven, PgII

Dwarka Basin fossil discoveries reveal warm, nutrient-rich Miocene epoch, boosting understanding of ancient marine environments and biodiversity of western India.

25 Mar, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Mar, 2026

China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14

China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.

25 Mar, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Mar, 2026

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

22 Mar, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

Study reveals climate cycles persisted during 'snowball earth' period, challenging the idea of a static frozen world.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

18 Feb, 2026

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

Study reveals climate cycles persisted during 'snowball earth' period, challenging the idea of a static frozen world.

18 Feb, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

15 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.

2 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Centre failed to define Aravali hills despite over a year’s effort, Pg1

Centre's Aravali definition row: Mining threatens vast tracts as definition protects only hills higher than 100 metres.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Dec, 2025

Centre failed to define Aravali hills despite over a year’s effort, Pg1

Centre's Aravali definition row: Mining threatens vast tracts as definition protects only hills higher than 100 metres.

27 Dec, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Dec, 2025

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

24 Dec, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Filaments: gentle giants in space, PgII

Astronomers discover 50-million-lightyear-long rotating cosmic filament, challenging galaxy formation theories and revealing universe's largest spinning structure.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

8 Dec, 2025

Filaments: gentle giants in space, PgII

Astronomers discover 50-million-lightyear-long rotating cosmic filament, challenging galaxy formation theories and revealing universe's largest spinning structure.

8 Dec, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Conservation, Pollution and Degradation